TAPP, ALMA LYNN
COLUMBIA, MO·FAMILY HOMELicensed
Contact information
Address510 N GARTH AVE, COLUMBIA, MO, 65203-4004
CountyBOONE
Phone(573) 443-4688
Operating details
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Capacity10
License dateFebruary 7, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High6
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Location
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510 N GARTH AVE, COLUMBIA, MO, 65203-4004, COLUMBIA, MO 65203-4004
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/21/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 55/21/2026
5 CSR 25-400.055 — Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. Correction required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 55/21/2026
5 CSR 25-400.185 — No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file . Correction required: Child immunization requirements shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 511/21/2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 — Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. Correction required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 511/21/2025
5 CSR 25-400.185 — No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file . Correction required: Child immunization requirements shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$982/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Missouri run about $1,142/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Missouri by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: COLUMBIA, BOONE County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: FAMILY HOME
- Years in operation: 3
What parents actually pay
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